Magdaline Kepo
West Wyalong,Australia
Summary
I have a proven track record of discovering new ore zones and extending the life of mines. I am skilled at training and mentoring geologists who excel in the resource sector. My contributions have significantly enhanced resource reserve growth and operational efficiency, with a strong emphasis on environmental awareness and strategic exploration initiatives. As an expert coordinator, I ensure that targets are met on time through effective collaboration with teams, business partners, and professionals.
Efficient problem-solver to keep projects on time and within budget.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mine Geology Suprintendent
Evolution Mining- Cowal Gold Operations
West Wyalong
07.2023 - Current
- Optimize and manage in-mine resource definition and grade control activities to ensure the growth of site resource reserves are, at a minimum, replaced each year.
- Oversee the grade control and geological models in conjunction with the Senior Resource Geologist.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely reconciliation of all mining production and stockpiles every month, or as directed.
- Supervise the use of and seek to continually improve geological processes to achieve and/or exceed specified goals, cost, and safety targets.
- Support the IP Engineers, Discovery Superintendent, and the Processing and Mining Departments by providing data to optimize planning and deliver production targets.
- Prepare and present regular reports and updates on mine geology activities for both internal and external purposes.
- Contractor supervision and management.
- Mentoring and supervision of Mine Geologists (OP and UG) and Resource Geology Team.
- Generate or provide input into budgets, forecasts, and schedules.
- Responsible for whole-site reconciliation reporting.
Geology Manager
Henty Gold Mine
Tasmania, Australia
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managing Mine Geology and Regional Exploration
- Completing Mining Lease Applications and Exploration Tenements statutory reporting
- Diamond Drilling Tender and evaluations
- Negotiating with Laboratory and other contractors for better deals with goods and services provided to the company
- Training and upskilling in geology and exploration team
- Managed budgets and take ownership of all expenditures associate with Geology and Exploration
- Supervisor all resource work onsite and delivered resource work to meet the company's deadline
- Increasing teams KPI with Safety
Geology Superintendant
Henty Gold Mine
Tasmania, Australia
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Managing the Mine Geology Team and Drill Contractors
- Ensuring the Site meets its yearly targets with ounces and grade
- Lead the team to discover new ore bodies
- Ensure team members are skilled and are competent to complete task
- Effectively communicate with other stakeholders towards the company's objectives in a safe and professional manner
- Manage Tenements and Renewals
- Reports - Monthly, Quarterly and Annuals
Contract Resource Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
Charters Towers, Australia
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Diversified Minerals (part of the Pybar Group)
- Actively participated in creating Block Modeling and Wireframes
- Coordinating drilling and target generating in medium and long term exploration
- Report Writing and Offering technical assistance to site
- Underground Mine Geology Role
- Training and Mentoring
- Diversified Minerals (part of the Pybar Group)
Senior Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
Queenstown, Australia
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Diversified Minerals (part of the Pybar Group)
- Block Modeling and Wireframing
- Coordinating drilling and target generating in medium and long term exploration
- Drill Contract Management
- Mine Geology Role
- Mentoring and Training Geologists
- Technical Support to Operations and Processing Departments
- Diversified Minerals (part of the Pybar Group)
Mine/Project Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
Queenstown, Australia
03.2010 - 04.2015
- Company Overview: Unity Mining Limited (no longer listed)
- Mapping and Sampling
- ROM management
- Logging and Sampling
- Daily Geology reports and Database Management
- Unity Mining Limited (no longer listed)
Production Geologist
Osborne Mine
Cloncurry, Australia
10.2008 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: Barrick Gold
- Underground Production roles; mapping and sampling on a day-to-day bases for ore headings and stopes
- ROM management and Pit Inspection and Geotech monitoring of Stopes and development drive
- Logging and Sampling and Drill hole Design and Planning for Grade control drilling and Underground Resource Extension Drilling
- Day-to-day liaison with Engineers, Surveyors, UG Production Foremen and Drill Supervisors
- Reports and Database Management
- QAQC sectional and data interpretation, constant liaison with laboratory for assay returns and dispatches
- Barrick Gold
Exploration/Project Geologist for the Cairn Hill Project (SA)
IMX Resources
Cobber Pedy, Australia
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Managing Exploration Project Site
- Drill core and RC logging
- Supervision and running of the drill program
- The program includes 120 RC holes and 5 DDH for a total of 3 months
- Day-to-day liaison with drillers, field assistants and on frequent occasions with station owners
- Ensuring the safety and environmental standards were met
Logging/Production Geologist
Pogera Gold Mine
Porgera, Papua New Guinea
08.2005 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Barrick Gold (PNG) LTD
- Geological core logging, for open pit delineation holes and underground drill cores (logged over 30km of core)
- Day to day liaison with Engineers, Surveyors, UG Production Foremen and Drill Supervisors
- Plotting and generating of geological sections
- Barrick Gold (PNG) LTD
Junior Exploration Geologist
Highland Pacific Limited
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
11.2004 - 07.2005
- Conducted field-based research, data collection, and analysis to support exploration targets.
- Soil sampling
- Core processing and Geotechnical Logging
- QAQC
- Outcrop mapping and sampling
- Rig inspections
Education
BS - Geology
University Of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guniea11.2004
Skills
- Block modeling and resource
- Exploration target generation
- Tenements management and statutory reporting
- Facilitating drill tendering processes
- Management and training
- Environmental awareness
- Recruitment and hiring
- Contractor and subcontractor management
- Budgets and forecast
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Competent in Datamine and Datashed
Certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certificate, 11/01/21, Present, Attended two days of training in recognising and assisting individuals showing signs of mental health issues
Accomplishments
- Leading a Team in Discovering the Cradle Zone at Henty, 04/01/21 - Present
- Increasing mine Life increase of Mineral Resource, Jan 21 - June 23
- Host STEM activities in Local Primary Schools, first for school.
- Offer training and placement for Earth Science Students from UTAS, and Masters Students from CODES. Collaboration with University
- Volunteer Tutor 3 years. Students have entered into STEM courses and university placements at the end of Year 12.
Projects
Rehabilitation Data Capture for site, 07/01/22 - Present, Organising the site Survey team to Survey the Mining lease, for accurate measurements of the area for rehabilitation. Improving the liaison and data flow with the Mineral Resource Tasmania, 04/01/21 - Present, Providing accurate data and ensuring the site complies with the mining rules and regulations. Upskilling of Staff, 04/01/21 - Present, Building a team of young mining professionals who are exposed to all levels/tasks within the Geology Section.
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Running Science Programs in Schools
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Tok Pisin (Pidgin English), Full Professional Proficiency
- Native Tribe Language, Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Mine Geology Suprintendent
Evolution Mining- Cowal Gold Operations
07.2023 - Current
Geology Manager
Henty Gold Mine
11.2022 - 06.2023
Geology Superintendant
Henty Gold Mine
04.2021 - 11.2022
Contract Resource Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
04.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
08.2015 - 03.2018
Mine/Project Geologist
Henty Gold Mine
03.2010 - 04.2015
Production Geologist
Osborne Mine
10.2008 - 02.2010
Exploration/Project Geologist for the Cairn Hill Project (SA)
IMX Resources
08.2007 - 08.2008
Logging/Production Geologist
Pogera Gold Mine
08.2005 - 12.2007
Junior Exploration Geologist
Highland Pacific Limited
11.2004 - 07.2005
BS - Geology
University Of Papua New Guinea
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